Program Approval Statuses Explained:

Preliminary Request and In-Review

"Preliminary Request" indicates that an institution has notified the Chancellor's staff of its intent to develop a new program. "In Review" indicates that an institution has formally submitted a proposal for review by the Chancellor's staff.

Posted for Public Comment or Awaiting the Chancellor’s Signature

Proposals for new degrees, new degree programs, and institutional authorizations and reauthorizations that have been reviewed and recommended for approval to the Chancellor. Public comments are invited on each recommendation during a 10-day public comment period prior to final action by the Chancellor.

Approved

New degrees, degree programs, educator license and endorsement programs, and institutional authorizations and reauthorizations that have been formally approved by the Chancellor.